Greenways

Rental Fee for Greenways is $350.00 plus $500.00 deposit. Fee is for a 6 hour rental period for road races and walks. Events to be complete at 12:00 p.m. Fee covers reservations of both McGee and Myers Park and all their amenities. Includes parking on the ballfields, mile markers, time clock and a Parks and Recreation liaison.

Hector H. Henry II Greenway

What will become the City of Concord's longest greenway project was named in July 2013 in honor of Council Member Dr. Hector H. Henry, II. Henry served the City of Concord for over thirty years on the City Council. He began his service as an Adlerman in 1973 and continued until 1989. Following a four year rest, he was again elected to serve as a Council Member in 1994 and continued until passing away on Thanksgiving Day, 2013. The greenway will eventually follow the banks of the Rocky River fourteen miles through Concord. The river enters City limits when it passes under Davidson Highway (NC73) and continues through Concord until after its confluence with Mallard Creek, where it enters Harrisburg and unincorporated Cabarrus County.

As part of the Carolina Thread Trail, once completed the Hector H. Henry II Greenway will provide connections upstream to Kannapolis and Davidson, and downstream to Charlotte Motor Speedway, Harrisburg and Charlotte's University Area.

Weddington Road Phase

Experience the wetland scenery on this easy 1.3 mile walk that connects the Weddington Road Bark Park with the Embassy Suites. Two parking opportunities: 8955 Weddington Road and at the Embassy Suites, 5400 John Q. Hammonds Drive.

Moss Creek Phase

This first completed 1.5 mile section phase of the Hector H. Henry, II Greenway at the Odell Elementary School entrance in Moss Creek Village is the perfect place for an easy walk, meandering through scenic wetlands adjacent to the Rocky River. Parking is available at the Odell Elementary School, 1215 Moss Farm Street NW.

4 MILE DOWNTOWN GREENWAY LOOP

McEachern Greenway Downtown Connector

The Downtown Connector adds .052 miles to the McEachern Greenway for a total of 1.5 miles. Greenway identifiers include brick columns at the greenway entryways, banners along all the loops, and brick pavers adorning the sidewalks.

For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 704-920-5600.

What are Greenways

Greenways are linear parks of land left in a natural state that provide enjoyable corridors for walking, jogging, skating and biking. Most greenways are built along banks of rivers, streams or lakes.

Greenway Regulations

Unauthorized motor vehicles prohibited.
Alcoholic beverages, drugs and weapons are prohibited.
Pets must be kept on leashes at all times.
Bikes must stay on trails to avoid damage to vegetation and wildlife habitat.
Enjoy your greenways!

The Village Greenway

The Village Greenway, the City of Concord’s second greenway opened on August 4, 2007. Running through the historic Gibson Village community, The Village Greenway will provide citizens of Concord with a half-mile paved asphalt trail that walkers, runners, bicyclists, and roller bladers can all enjoy.

The Village Greenway trail starts on Elm Avenue, NW, beside the Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County. The trail travels down Elm Avenue, turns left at Alexander Street, and then right at Academy Avenue. The greenway takes you past the Academy Recreation Center and Webb Field, and then crosses a bridge and travels alongside Webb and McAllister fields. The greenway trail then crosses Crowell Drive and follows Locke Mill Creek to Kerr Street.

There are three entrances to The Village Greenway, at the Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County, on Academy Avenue just past Webb Field, and on Kerr Street between Crowell Drive and Cedar Drive.

The Village Greenway will give citizens of Concord with another opportunity to exercise and enjoy the natural beauty of Concord. It also provides citizens with a safe, walkable trail connecting the Gibson Village Community with Historic Downtown Concord, where you can shop, eat, and visit entertainment destinations.

The city is utilizing grants and public tax dollars to fund the greenway system. For additional photos of The Village Greenway, please click here.

Harold B. McEachern Greenway

The City of Concord's first greenway, this paved walkway extends one mile along Branchview Drive between Les Myers Park and J. W. McGee Park. A pedestrian tunnel allows trail users to safely cross underneath Corban Avenue.

With trails constructed of ten foot wide paved asphalt, walkers, runners, bicylists and roller bladers can enjoy nature equally. The greenway system will give many residents the convenience of a city park in their own backyard. Parking at Les Myers Park or J. W. McGee, Jr. Park will enable all residents the ability to enjoy the beauty and serenity of our natural resources without ever leaving the city limits of Concord.

Future phases of the McEachern Greenway will connect the greenway to Concord's downtown and to the hospital area.

If you'd like more information about Concord's plan for greenways, call Mark Kincaid at 704-920-5611.

Welcome Home to High Performance Living!

Concord is a vibrant community, and one that honors its heritage and tradition while racing towards the future. Since 1990, the total population of Concord has grown tremendously to approximately 84,000 people. Geographically, the City of Concord has expanded from 23 square miles in 1990 to over 60 square miles. The continued growth and expansion of the City is supported by our comprehensive infrastructure and services, all of which help enhance the quality of life of Concord’s residents.

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Where Racing Lives

The area surrounding Concord, from the Latin for “harmony,” was settled in 1750. Our county, Cabarrus County, was officially formed in 1792. The North Carolina General Assembly named Concord as the county seat in 1796, and from the mid 1800s to 1920, Concord became a booming textile and banking center. Today, we have a diverse economic base that includes distribution, manufacturing, racing, and professional services.

Concord offers an excellent variety of entertainment and leisure for visitors, as well as residents. Whether you want to attend one of NASCAR’s biggest events, go on a shopping spree, or take in the beauty of the Historic District, Concord has it all.

Concord is Open for Business

City Management and Planning staff work with regional and state officials to encourage economic development in Concord. Staff works with the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation to assist businesses with their expansion needs. Visit www.concordnc.gov/business to learn more about what makes Concord an attractive choice for expanding companies.

The City follows applicable state and federal laws when making purchases or contracting services. The City advertises for potential vendors and contractors on the City’s website and in local newspapers.

Council-Manager Form of Government

The City of Concord partners with our community to deliver excellent service, and plans for the future while preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life.

Under the council-manager form of government, the City Council acts as the legislative body in establishing policy and law and the City Manager handles the day-today management of the City organization. In Concord, the Mayor and City Council serve part-time and are elected on a non-partisan basis. The Mayor is elected at-large (city-wide) for a four-year term and serves as the presiding officer at city council meetings and as the official head of the city for ceremonial purposes. The seven City Council Members are elected at-large from districts for staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints a professional City Manager, who serves as the Council’s chief advisor, and the City Manager appoints the employees of the City. The City Council meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Avenue W. The meetings are open to the public, and the meeting agendas are posted at concordnc.gov.

Committed to Excellent Service

In Concord, and elsewhere in North Carolina, county and municipal governments operate independently of each other and have different responsibilities for many services. Concord residents are also residents of the County and pay for and receive County services.

The City of Concord provides a variety of diverse services that every person uses daily. We provide water, sewer, garbage collection and recycling, police, fire, maintenance of City streets, planning and development services, parks and recreation and much more. Many of our residents also purchase electricity from the City. We are proud to deliver this enhanced level of service to residents and strive to be high-quality and customer-focused. Since 2000, the City's Customer Care Center addresses most service requests over the phone at 704-920-5555. We are exploring more ways to make customer care even more convenient.

Protecting our Natural Resources

We are concerned about our natural, historic, economic, and aesthetic resources and work to preserve and enhance them for future generations. In 2012, the North Carolina League of Municipalities honored Concord for its sustainability accomplishments by awarding it the prestigious Susan M. Burgess Sustainability Award. This award recognizes the leadership of the Concord City Council and the achievements of the City's departments.